Police dog catches suspected Queenborough copper thieves

A police dog has caught three suspected copper thieves in Queenborough.  

Kent Police was called at around 7.55pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026 to reports of people breaking into an industrial premises in North Road.

Officers attended and blocked in a van parked on the site. Due to the size of the site, a dog unit, drone and police helicopter were also deployed.

Arrests

Following a search of the premises, PD Rex picked up a scent and three men were located.

The 22, 25 and 30 year olds, all from Sittingbourne, were arrested on suspicion of burglary and have since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.